MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL...Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the

Council Chamber City Hall, Saskatoon, Sask. Monday, February 3, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL PRESENT: His Worship Mayor Dayday in the Chair; Councillors Atchison, Birkmaier, Heidt, Langford, Langlois,

McCann, Postlethwaite, Roe, Steernberg and Waygood; City Commissioner Irwin; City Solicitor Dust; City Clerk Mann; A/City Councillor’s Assistant Holmstrom

PRESENTATIONS His Worship the Mayor and Mr. Dave Rumpel, President, Local 80, presented Ms. Jamie Kobussen with the joint City of Saskatoon/Saskatoon Professional Fire Fighters Union Local 80 - Budz-Guenter Memorial Scholarship. His Worship the Mayor and Mr. Rumpel expressed their congratulations to Ms. Kobussen. Moved by Councillor Heidt, Seconded by Councillor Atchison, THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of City Council held on January 20, 1997, and the

Joint Meeting of City of Saskatoon and R.M. of Corman Park held on January 27, 1997, be approved.

CARRIED.

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL February 3, 1997 Page 2

COMMUNICATIONS TO COUNCIL The following communications were submitted and dealt with as stated: A. REQUESTS TO SPEAK TO COUNCIL

1) Tim Quigley 202 - 111th Street, dated January 24 Requesting permission to address Council regarding the stop signs on Egbert Avenue at 111th and 109th Streets. (File No. CK. 6330-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Item 6a) of Unfinished Business be brought forward for

consideration and that Mr. Quigley be heard. Moved by Councillor Atchison, Seconded by Councillor Langford, THAT Item 6a) of Unfinished Business be brought forward for consideration and that Mr.

Quigley be heard. CARRIED.

“UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6a) Neighbourhood Traffic Management: Egbert Avenue (File No. CK. 6330-1) City Council, at its meeting held on January 20, 1997, considered Clause 2, Report No. 1-1997 of the Planning and Operations Committee, copy attached, and deferred consideration of the following recommendations to this meeting: “1) that four-way stop signs be installed at the intersection of Egbert Avenue and 111th

Street; 2) that eastbound/westbound stop signs be installed on 109th Street at its intersection

with Egbert Avenue;


3) that the effectiveness of the stop signs be monitored for a period of one year and that additional measures, such as concrete refuge medians, be installed if the intended effects are not achieved; and,

4) that the project be funded by Capital Project No. 1512: Neighbourhood Traffic

Management.” Mr. Quigley spoke in favour of the 4-way stop signs being installed on Egbert Avenue because of the number of accidents that have occurred at this site. Moved by Councillor Atchison, Seconded by Councillor Birkmaier, THAT the information be received. CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Roe, Seconded by Councillor Atchison, 1) that four-way stop signs be installed at the intersection of Egbert Avenue and 111th Street; 2) that eastbound/westbound stop signs be installed on 109th Street at its intersection with Egbert Avenue; 3) that the effectiveness of the stop signs be monitored for a period of one year and that additional measures, such as concrete refuge medians, be installed if the intended effects are not achieved; and, 4) that the project be funded by Capital Project No. 1512: Neighbourhood Traffic Management.


REFERRAL MOTION Moved by Councillor McCann, Seconded by Councillor Steernberg, THAT consideration of this matter be referred to the Planning and Operations Committee. THE MOTION WAS PUT AND LOST. . THE MAIN MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Waygood, Seconded by Councillor McCann, THAT the matter of Traffic Management be referred to the Planning and Operations Committee. CARRIED.

COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED

2) Chuck and Cheryl Dauvin, Co-Presidents Sutherland-Forest Grove Community Association, dated January 27 Requesting permission to address Council regarding youth centers in Saskatoon. (File No. CK. 5500-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Item AA.2 of Communications be brought forward for

consideration and that Mr. & Ms. Dauvin be heard. Moved by Councillor Atchison, Seconded by Councillor Langlois, THAT Item AA.2 of Communications be brought forward for consideration and that Mr. &

Ms. Dauvin be heard. CARRIED.


“AA. ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE THE DIRECTION OF CITY COUNCIL 2) Kathy Bue, Past-President Silverspring Community Association, undated Submitting comments on youth centres in Saskatoon. (File No. CK. 5500-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received and considered with A.2 of

Communications.” Ms. Dauvin spoke on the lack of youth centres in the Sutherland-Forest Grove Neighbourhood. The community would like to see a youth centre re-established in this area..” Moved by Councillor Atchison, Seconded by Councillor Langford, THAT the information be received and referred to the Planning and Operations Committee. CARRIED.

COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED 3) Tim S. Boechler, CPL, President Surelock Security Ltd., dated January 28 Requesting permission to address Council regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Items AA.3 to AA.26 and AA.28 to AA.32. of Communications

be brought forward for consideration and that Mr. Boechler be heard. His Worship the Mayor referred to Item AA.33 from the Chief of Police, requesting Council to defer consideration of the matter for two weeks in order to allow for further discussion with the Community.


Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Roe, THAT Items A.4 to A.8, AA.6 to AA.26 and AA.28 to AA.33 of “Communications”, be brought forward. CARRIED. “4) Margaret Walker 18 Cassino Place, dated January 28 Requesting permission to address Council regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Ms. Walker be heard. 5) Robin Daneff, Branch Manager ADT Security Systems, dated January 28 Requesting permission to address Council regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Mr. Daneff be heard. 6) Robert Freberg, President Brigadier Security Systems Ltd., dated January 27 Requesting permission to address Council regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Mr. Freberg be heard.


7) Terry Webb, Clifford Kay, Roger Laframboise, undated Requesting permission to address Council regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Mr. Webb, Mr. Kay and Mr. Laframboise be heard. 8) Barry Ghiglione, Chairperson Traffic & Safety Committee, NSBA, dated January 29 Requesting permission to address Council regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that Mr. Ghiglione be heard. AA6) Kelly Cook, Sergeant, Planning Section Saskatoon Police Service, dated January 15 Submitting a report on the 1-900 Alarm Proposal and Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA7) Wayne Coleman, Farm Management Associates, Ltd., dated January 23 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications.


AA8) A.E. (Al) Leggott 135 Kenosee Court, dated January 25 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA9) Douglas C. Logan, MBA, CA, President Lambert Electric Ltd., dated January 27 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA10) Ken Achs, President Mid-West Development (2000) Corp., dated January 27 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA11) Bob Klassen Klassen Jewellers Ltd., dated January 28 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications.


AA12) Carole Doll, Area Commissioner Girl Guides of Canada, dated January 27 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA13) Mohammad F. Ahmad Riversdale Payless, undated Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA14) D. & B. Dixon Dixon’s Gun Shop Ltd. and Archery, dated January 27 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA15) Sherry L. Wailing 14 - 327 Berini Drive, dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications.


AA16) Anne E. Hardy, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. Hardy & Hardy Barristers & Solicitors, dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA17) Barry & Donna Boardman 912 Queen Street, undated Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA18) Norm Cheesman, Executive Director Canadian Alarm and Security Association, dated January 28 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA19) Dorothy Woots 407 - 27th Street West, undated Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications.


AA20) Dr. Claude W. Hutton, Optometrists 806 Spadina Crescent East, dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA21) Norm Pelletier, Branch Manager ECCO Heating Products Ltd., dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA22) Paul Tiessen Action Office Interiors, dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA23) Craig A. Zawada Wallace Meschishnick Clackson Zawada, dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of


Communications.


AA24) Dwayne Hopper McCabe Insurance Services Ltd., dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA25) Ian Muir, Vice President, Finance and Administration Intercontinental Packers Limited, dated January 29 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA26) Eileen Eremondi 171 Makaroff Road, dated January 28 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA28) Janet Broughton, undated Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications.


AA29) Phyllis & Harold Baker 26 Moxon Crescent, dated January 31 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA30) Pepsi Cola Canada Beverages, dated February 3 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA31) Glen Johnson 823 Avenue R North, dated February 3 Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications. AA32) R. A. Murphy, Sales Representative Honeywell Protection Service - Saskatoon, undated Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be considered with Item A.3 of

Communications.


33) Dave Scott, Chief of Police Saskatoon Police Service, dated February 3 Requesting Council to defer proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997 until the February 17, 1997 City Council meeting. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that consideration of the matter be deferred until the February 17,

1997 Council meeting.” Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Roe, That the matter be referred to the Board of Police Commissioners. CARRIED

COMMUNICATIONS - CONTINUED 4) Margaret Walker 18 Cassino Place, dated January 28 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 5) Robin Daneff, Branch Manager ADT Security Systems, dated January 28 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 6) Robert Freberg, President Brigadier Security Systems Ltd., dated January 27 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 7) Terry Webb, Clifford Kay, Roger Laframboise, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5.


8) Barry Ghiglione, Chairperson Traffic & Safety Committee, NSBA, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. AA. ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE THE DIRECTION OF CITY COUNCIL 1) Byron Wilfert, A.M.C.T. (A), President Federation of Canadian Municipalities, dated January 15 Submitting comments on activities of FCM in 1996. (File No. CK. 155-2) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received. Moved by Councillor Heidt, Seconded by Councillor Atchison, THAT the information be received. CARRIED. 2) Kathy Bue, Past-President Silverspring Community Association, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 4. 3) Lynn Moen 1302 Avenue G North, dated January 21 Submitting comments on the financial concerns of the YMCA. (File No. CK. 1870-9) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received. Moved by Councillor McCann, Seconded by Councillor Roe, THAT the information be received.


CARRIED. 4) Don Kossick CUSO Saskatoon, dated January 20 Submitting comments supporting the building of straw bale structures within the City of Saskatoon. (File No. CK. 4350-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received. Moved by Councillor Roe, Seconded by Councillor Atchison, THAT the information be received. CARRIED. 5) Kenneth K. Ziegler, B.A.LL.B., President Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce, dated January 29 Submitting comments on license fees. (File No. CK. 115-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the direction of Council issue. Moved by Councillor Heidt, Seconded by Councillor Birkmaier, THAT the matter be referred to the Administration and Finance Committee for a report. CARRIED. 6) Kelly Cook, Sergeant, Planning Section Saskatoon Police Service, dated January 15 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 7) Wayne Coleman, Farm Management Associates, Ltd., dated January 23


DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 8) A.E. (Al) Leggott 135 Kenosee Court, dated January 25 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 9) Douglas C. Logan, MBA, CA, President Lambert Electric Ltd., dated January 27 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 10) Ken Achs, President Mid-West Development (2000) Corp., dated January 27 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 11) Bob Klassen Klassen Jewellers Ltd., dated January 28 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 12) Carole Doll, Area Commissioner Girl Guides of Canada, dated January 27 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 13) Mohammad F. Ahmad Riversdale Payless, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5.


14) D. & B. Dixon Dixon’s Gun Shop Ltd. and Archery, dated January 27 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 15) Sherry L. Wailing 14 - 327 Berini Drive, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 16) Anne E. Hardy, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. Hardy & Hardy Barristers & Solicitors, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 17) Barry & Donna Boardman 912 Queen Street, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 18) Norm Cheesman, Executive Director Canadian Alarm and Security Association, dated January 28 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 19) Dorothy Woots 407 - 27th Street West, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 20) Dr. Claude W. Hutton, Optometrists 806 Spadina Crescent East, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5.


21) Norm Pelletier, Branch Manager ECCO Heating Products Ltd., dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 22) Paul Tiessen Action Office Interiors, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 23) Craig A. Zawada Wallace Meschishnick Clackson Zawada, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 24) Dwayne Hopper McCabe Insurance Services Ltd., dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 25) Ian Muir, Vice President, Finance and Administration Intercontinental Packers Limited, dated January 29 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 26) Eileen Eremondi 171 Makaroff Road, dated January 28 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 27) His Worship Mayor Dayday, dated January 30 Submitting copy of letter received from The Honourable Roy Romanow with respect to recognizing urban municipalities as an order of government. (File No. CK. 277-1)


RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received. Moved by Councillor Waygood, Seconded by Councillor Langford, THAT the information be received. CARRIED. 28) Janet Broughton, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 29) Phyllis & Harold Baker 26 Moxon Crescent, dated January 31 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 30) Pepsi Cola Canada Beverages, dated February 3 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 31) Glen Johnson 823 Avenue R North, dated February 3 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. 32) R. A. Murphy, Sales Representative Honeywell Protection Service - Saskatoon, undated DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5.


33) Dave Scott, Chief of Police Saskatoon Police Service, dated February 3 DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 5. B. ITEMS WHICH HAVE BEEN REFERRED FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION 1) Dick Batten, Chairman The Partnership, dated December 30 Submitting The Partnership’s 1997 Budget Proposal. Referred to the Budget Committee. (File No. CK. 1680-1) 2) Shannon Pomeroy, Executive Director Saskatoon SPCA, dated January 28 Submitting SPCA’S 1997 Budget Proposal. Referred to the Administration and Finance Committee to consider the matter of a new contract with SPCA and to the Budget Committee to consider the matter of funding. (File No. CK. 1870-10) RECOMMENDATION: that the information be received. Moved by Councillor Roe, Seconded by Councillor Atchison, THAT the information be received. CARRIED. C. PROCLAMATIONS 1) Dr. Jerome Yager, Chairman of the Board Children’s Health Foundation of Saskatchewan, dated January 6 Requesting Council to proclaim May 30th, 1997, as Wear Your Bear Day in Saskatoon. (File No. CK. 205-5)


2) Sheri Hillestad Smith, Fund Raising Assistant The Kidney Foundation of Canada, dated January 16 Requesting Council to proclaim the month of March, 1997, as Kidney Month in Saskatoon. (File No. 205-5) 3) Nancy Kroeker, Executive Director The Writers’ Development Trust, dated January 28 Requesting Council to proclaim Wednesday, April 23, 1997, as Canada Book Day in Saskatoon. (File No. 205-5) 4) Dorothy L. Barrie, B.Sc., O.D., Vision Awareness Week Chair Saskatchewan Association of Optometrists, dated January 24 Requesting Council to proclaim the week of February 17 to 24, 1997, as Vision Awareness Week in Saskatoon. (File No. 205-5) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that City Council approve all proclamations as set out in

Section C; and 2) that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the proclamations on

behalf of City Council. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Postlethwaite, 1) that City Council approve all proclamations as set out in Section C; and 2) that the City Clerk be authorized to sign the proclamations on behalf of City Council. CARRIED.


REPORTS Mr. G. Grismer, Chair, submitted Report No. 4-1997 of the Municipal Planning

Commission; City Commissioner Irwin submitted Report No. 4-1997 of the City Commissioner and

Addendum to Report No. 4-1997 of the City Commissioner; Councillor Postlethwaite, Chair, presented Report No. 2-1997 of the Planning and

Operations Committee; and His Worship Mayor Dayday, Chair, presented Report No. 3-1997 of the Executive

Committee; Moved by Councillor Atchison, Seconded by Councillor Roe, THAT Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider the following reports: a) Report No. 4-1997 of the Municipal Planning Commission; b) Report No. 4-1997 of the City Commissioner and Addendum to Report No. 4-1997

of the City Commissioner; c) Report No. 2-1997 of the Planning and Operations Committee; and, d) Report No. 3-1997 of the Executive Committee. CARRIED. His Worship Mayor Dayday appointed Councillor Langlois as Chair of the Committee of the Whole. Council went into Committee of the Whole with Councillor Langlois in the Chair. Committee arose.


Councillor Langlois, Chair of the Committee of the Whole, made the following report: THAT while in Committee of the Whole, the following matters were considered and dealt with as stated: “REPORT NO. 4-1997 OF THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION

Composition of Commission Mr. Glen Grismer, Chair Ms. Ann March, Vice-Chair Ms. Anne Campbell Councillor Jill Postlethwaite Mr. Ken Rauch Ms. Leslie Belloc-Pinder Mr. Gregory Kitz Ms. Georgia Bell Woodard Ms. Lina Eidem Mr. Paul Kawcuniak Ms. Sheila Denysiuk Mr. Nelson Wagner Mr. Dr. Brian Noonan 1. Development Plan Amendments (i) from Future Development Area to Residential (ii) relocate the District Commercial designation in Silverspring (iii) eliminate the Neighbourhood Commercial designation in both Arbor Creek

and in Briarwood (File No. CK. 4110-1) RECOMMENDATION: a) that City Council approve the advertising respecting the

proposals to amend the Development Plan, as outlined in the attached report of the Planning and Building Department dated January 16, 1997;

b) that the City Planner be requested to prepare the required

notice for advertising the proposed amendments; c) that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the required


Bylaw; and d) that, at the time of the public hearing, City Council consider

the Commission’s recommendation that the amendments be approved.

Attached is a copy of the report of the Planning and Building Department dated January 16, 1997, providing a three-part proposal to revise the City of Saskatoon Development Plan as follows: 1) To amend the City of Saskatoon Development Plan to redesignate lands owned by

the City of Saskatoon in the University Heights Suburban Development Area from Future Development Area to Residential;

2) To relocate the District Commercial designation in Silverspring; and 3) To eliminate the Neighbourhood Commercial designation in both Arbor Creek and

in Briarwood. The Commission has reviewed this three-part proposal with the Community Planning Branch Manager (Planning and Building Department) and supports the proposal in its entirety. Moved by Councillor Postlethwaite, a) that City Council approve the advertising respecting the proposals to amend the

Development Plan, as outlined in the attached report of the Planning and Building Department dated January 16, 1997;

b) that the City Planner be requested to prepare the required notice for advertising the

proposed amendments; c) that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the required Bylaw; and d) that, at the time of the public hearing, City Council consider the Commission’s

recommendation that the amendments be approved.


IN AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Waygood, THAT Item (iii) be deleted and referred to the Municipal Planning Commission for a

further report on the elimination of the Neighbourhood Commercial designation in Arbor Creek and Briarwood for long term planning.

THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED WAS CARRIED. REPORT NO. 4-1997 OF THE CITY COMMISSIONER Section A - Administration and Finance A1) Routine Reports Submitted to City Council RECOMMENDATION: that the following information be received. ADOPTED. SUBJECT FROM TO Schedule of Accounts Paid January 17, 1997 January 27, 1997 $2,491,551.89 Schedule of Accounts Paid December 19, 1996 January 20, 1997 $12,951,338.70 Schedule of Accounts Paid January 14, 1997 January 17, 1997 $714,271.43 Schedule of Accounts Paid December 5, 1996 December 19, 1996 $7,905,255.30 (File No. 1530-2)


A2) Investments (File No. 1790-3) RECOMMENDATION: that City Council approve the attached purchases and sales. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Finance Department, January 17, 1997: “With the approval of the Investment Committee, the attached list indicates purchases and sales for the City’s various funds.” ATTACHMENT 1. Schedule of Securities Transactions (January 1-17, 1997) A3) Condominiums and the 1997 Reassessment (File No. 1615-2) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that the information be received; and, 2) that City Council consider Bylaw No. 7609. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Finance Department, January 17, 1997: “With the approval of the Investment Committee, the attached list indicates purchases and sales for the City’s various funds.” ATTACHMENT 1. Schedule of Securities Transactions (January 1-17, 1997)


Section B - Planning and Operations B1) Communications to Council From: Martha McAvoy 105 Birch Crescent Date: October 8, 1996 Subject: Submitting concerns regarding the condition of Central Avenue from

the South side of Birch Crescent to the north side of Rossmo Road (File No: 6315-1)

RECOMMENDATION: that the following information be received. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Public Works, January 13, 1997: “Late last fall, Martha McAvoy wrote to City Council explaining several problems along Central Avenue. With her letter, which detailed the problem areas and suggested solutions, she included a petition from several neighbours requesting improvements. She enclosed a diagram showing where trucks striking manholes would cause a vibration and noise inside their homes. The portion of Central Avenue was inspected. Findings and recommended repairs are: • One high manhole in wheel path needs a small wedge of asphalt to make it even. • Another manhole on centerline needs a little fine asphalt to make it flush with the road

surface. • There is a small crack across the northbound and southbound lanes near these manholes that

needs to be planed and patched. • Manholes at intersection of Central Avenue and Birch Crescent seemed okay. • One small dip just before the manhole in the northbound inside wheel path causes the

vehicles to come down hard on the manhole. A small patch of fine asphalt will fix this. These repairs can be easily done with the asphalt planer and hot patcher. This method of repair is simple and effective. Due to the time of year, it was not possible to carry out the repairs last fall. They will be scheduled for next spring or early summer. A response has been sent to Martha McAvoy advising her of the above.”


B2) Request for Encroachment Agreement 715 - 1st Avenue North Lots 1-5 incl.; Block 4; Plan G 196 (File No. 4090-2) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that City Council recognize the encroachment at 715 1st Avenue North (Lots 1-5 incl.; Block 4; Plan G196). 2) that the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the appropriate encroachment agreement making provision to collect the applicable fees; and, 3) that His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Saskatoon, under the Corporate seal. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 28, 1997: “Murray T. Trunks of Murray Trunks Law Office, on behalf of the owner of the property (Uncle Ed’s Developments Ltd.) has requested to enter into an encroachment agreement with the City for the above-noted property. As shown on the attached Real Property Report, part of the building encroaches onto the City’s property (i.e. 1st Avenue North). The encroachment has existed since 1980, when an addition was made to the building. The total area of encroachment is approximately 2.06 square metres (22.15 square feet). The building encroaches by a maximum of 0.06 metres (0.2 feet) onto the street right of way. If approved by City Council, an encroachment agreement will be required. The owner of the property will be subject to the minimum annual fee of $50.00.” ATTACHMENTS 1. Real Property Report for 715 1st Avenue North 2. Letter from Murray Trunks Law Office to the Planning and Building Department


B3) Proposed Street Closing Briarvale Road (File No. 6295-1) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that City Council give notice of its intention to consider the

closing described in Engineer’s Plan No. P11-SL1 attached; 2) that the City Solicitor be instructed to: a) take all necessary steps to bring the intended closing

forward; and, b) complete the closing and obtain title in the name of

the City of Saskatoon, should formal Council assent issue; and,

3) that, upon the City of Saskatoon obtaining title to the street

intended to be closed, it be sold to Preston Developments Inc. for $5,750.00 as established by the Land Manager, plus all legal costs of closing to include Solicitor’s fees and disbursements.

Report of the General Manager, Public Works Department, January 18, 1997: “A request has been received from Preston Developments Inc. along with a deposit of $100.00 for closing part of Briarvale Road adjacent to Parcel S, Plan 96-S-13326. The purpose of the closing is to allow for consolidation of the closed street with the adjacent properties. The various Civic Departments as well as SaskTel, SaskEnergy, and SaskPower have approved of this closing proposal. Attached to this report is a copy of the Engineer’s Closing Plan No. P11-SL1 setting forth a detailed description of the closing described in general terms above. This description complies with the recommendations of the Chief Surveyor, Land Titles Office, Regina.” ATTACHMENT 1. Street Closing Plan, Plan No. P11-SL1, Portion of Briarvale Road IT WAS RESOLVED: that the matter be referred to Administration for further information


B4) Land-Use Applications Received by the Planning and Building Department For the Period Between December 30, 1996 to January 10, 1997 (For Information Only) (File No. PL 4300) RECOMMENDATION: that the following report be received as information. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 10, 1997: “The following applications have been received, are being processed, and will be submitted to City Council for its consideration: Subdivision Application #1/97: 1115 and 1119 Temperance Street Applicant: Mr. Walter Reisinger Legal Description: Lots 8, 9, and Part 10, Block 9, Plan FW Current Zoning: R.2 Neighbourhood: Varsity View Date Received: December 30, 1996 Application #2/97: Columbia Drive (no civic address assigned) Applicant: Mr. Wilf Peters SLS for the City of Saskatoon Legal Description: Lots 3 and 4, Block 634, Plan 81-S-22282 Current Zoning: R.2 Neighbourhood: River Heights Date Received: January 7, 1997 Application #3/97: Pezer Crescent (no civic address assigned) Applicant: Mr. Don V. Franko SLS for the City of Saskatoon Legal Description: Part Parcel DD, Plan 96-S-22416 Current Zoning: R.1A Neighbourhood: Silverspring Date Received: January 9, 1997


Condominium Application #1/97: 303 Pinehouse Drive Applicant: George, Nicholson, Franko, & Associates Ltd. for Remai Investments Inc. (P.R. Developments) Legal Description: Lots 3 and 4, Block 911, Plan 79-S-43600 Date Received: January 10, 1997.” ATTACHMENTS 1. Plan of Proposed Subdivision #2/97, Columbia Drive 2. Plan of Proposed Subdivision #3/97, Pezer Crescent B5) Application for Registration of Condominium Plan 614 - 9th Street East (R.M5 Zoning District) Lots 13-18; Block 80; Plan Q1 (File No. 4132-10/95) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that the conversion of the multiple-unit dwelling at 614 - 9th Street East to a condominium be approved, in principle; and, 2) that, after the necessary building modifications have been made (to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department) to bring the building to the standards of the 1990 National Building Code, the City Clerk be authorized to prepare and forward the Certificate to the applicant, as required under Section 10(1)(b) of The Condominium Property Act, 1993. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 23, 1997: “An application has been submitted by Broadway Developments Inc. requesting approval, in principle, for registration of a condominium plan, through the conversion of a building which is located on Lots 13-18; Block 80; Plan Q1 (614 - 9th Street East). The applicant wishes to convert the existing 33-suite rental apartment building to condominium ownership. If City Council provides approval, the applicant will undertake all building improvements in order to meet the building code, prior to requesting final project approval.


This application has been reviewed in accordance with City of Saskatoon Policy C09-004 (Condominium Conversions). The results of this review are as follows: Written Notice: In June, 1996, each tenant received written notice that an application was being made to the City of Saskatoon to convert the apartment building for condominium purposes. A copy of this notice was provided by the applicant to the Planning and Building Department, along with a list of the tenants who received the notice. Written responses to the above notices were forwarded to the Planning and Building Department. Option to Purchase: In June, 1996, each tenant was given the option of purchasing a unit through a notice indicating estimated unit prices, monthly fees and taxes. Engineering reports were provided to the tenants at this time, for their review. Professional Review of Building: The applicant submitted engineering reports addressing the building’s critical life-safety conditions to the Planning and Building Department in December, 1996. Compliance with the Zoning Bylaw: The proposal complies with the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw. The site is zoned RM5 District. The building is a legal, non-conforming building. The non-conformity is with respect to the number of parking spaces; changes occurred in the RM5 District’s regulations after the multiple-unit dwelling was originally constructed in 1986. While the current regulations would require fifty-eight (58) parking spaces, thirty-six off-street parking spaces are provided at this site. Compliance with the National Building Code (UBAS Act): The Building Standards Branch of the Planning and Building Department has reviewed the engineering reports submitted by the applicant. The Building Standards Branch has no objection to this conversion in principle, provided that the required building permits are obtained and the necessary building code modifications are made to bring the building into conformance with the National Building Code.


It is the opinion of the Planning and Building Department that the proposal to convert the existing apartment building at 614 - 9th Street East to a condominium complies with City of Saskatoon Policy C09-004 (Condominium Conversions) and will not negatively affect the availability of rental accommodations or put undue hardship on the existing tenants. Taking the preceding considerations into account, the Planning and Building Department advises that: a) separate occupancy of the units will not contravene the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw; b) the approval required, under the Zoning Bylaw, has been given in relation to separate

occupancy of the units; and, c) the building, and the division of the building into units of separate occupancy, will not

interfere with the existing or likely amenities of the neighbourhood.” B6) Subdivision Application #44/96 Lakewood Suburban Development Area (File No. PL 4300-44/96) RECOMMENDATION: that Subdivision Application #44/96 be denied on the basis that the proposed SaskPower substation site and the existing location of the connecting 138kV transmission line corridor is unsuitable given the prospective residential development in the vicinity. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 24, 1997: “The following subdivision application has been submitted for approval: Subdivision Application: #44/96 Applicant: Wilf Peters S.L.S. for Lakewood Estates Inc. Legal Description: North ½ Section 17-36-4 West of 3rd M Location: Lakewood Suburban Development Area.”


ATTACHMENT 1. January 14, 1997 Subdivision Report B7) Land-Use Applications Received by the Planning and Building Department For the Period Between January 13, 1997 to January 24, 1997 (For Information Only) (File No. PL 4300) RECOMMENDATION: that the following report be received as information. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 24, 1997: “The following applications have been received, are being processed, and will be submitted to City Council for its consideration: Subdivision Application #4/97: Lakewood Replotting Scheme (no civic address assigned) Applicant: Tri-City Surveys Ltd. for City of Saskatoon; and, Her Majesty the Queen, 584243 Saskatchewan Ltd., Preston Developments Legal Description: Parcel A, Plan 83-S-54524, Parcel AA, Plan 89-S-08942, Lot 4, Block 404 (Parcel CC), Plan 94-S-40901, Southeast 1/4 Section 24-36-5-3, Parcel E, Plan 96-S-13326; and, Parcel F, Plan 96-S-13326 Current Zoning: RM(Tn), M.3A, and R.2 Neighbourhood: Wildwood Date Received: January 14, 1997


Application #5/97: Kenderdine Road (no civic address assigned) Applicant: Webster Surveys Ltd. for Preston Developments Ltd. Legal Description: Parcel B, Plan 96-S-28730 Current Zoning: R.1A Neighbourhood: Arbor Creek Date Received: January 16, 1997 Application #6/97: Southeast Corner College Drive and Clarence Avenue North (no civic address assigned) Applicant: Saskatoon Land Surveyors for the City of Saskatoon Legal Description: Lots 26 and 27, Block 14, Plan FW (F5527) Current Zoning: R.4 Neighbourhood: Varsity View Date Received: January 21, 1997.” ATTACHMENTS 1. Plans of Proposed Subdivision #4/97, Lakewood Replotting Scheme 2. Plan of Proposed Subdivision #5/97, Kenderdine Road 3. Plan of Proposed Subdivision #6/97, 425 Clarence Avenue North B8) Application for Registration of Condominium Plan 303 Pinehouse Drive - M.3A District Lots 3 and 4, Block 911, Plan 79-S-43600 Applicant: William C. Soroski, S.L.S. (File No. PL 4132-0) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that City Council authorize the issuance of the Certificate required under Section 10(1)(b) of The Condominium Property Act, 1993 to William C. Soroski, S.L.S. (George, Nicholson, Franko and Associates Ltd., 2-3210 Millar Avenue, Saskatoon, S7K-5Y2) for the condominium development at 303 Pinehouse Drive; and, 2) that the City Clerk be authorized to prepare and forward the Certificate to the applicant. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 24, 1997:


“An application for registration of a condominium plan involving a development on Lots 3 and 4, Block 911, Plan 79-S-43600 has been received from William C. Soroski, S.L.S.,on behalf of Remai Ventures Inc. The proposal is for forty-four units in one building. One hundred parking spaces have been included on the site, fifty-six of which are enclosed. The proposal has been examined under the provisions of the Zoning Bylaw and as such, complies with the requirements of this Bylaw in all respects. The site is situated within an M.3A District. A copy of the requisite survey plans have been forwarded to the City Clerk’s Department for review, if necessary, by members of City Council. In view of the above-noted consideration of the Zoning Bylaw, the Planning and Building Department advises that: a) separate occupancy of the units will not contravene the requirements of the Zoning Bylaw; b) the approval required under the Zoning Bylaw has been given in relation to the separate

occupancy of the units; c) the buildings and the division of the buildings into units of separate occupancy, as shown on

the plans which have been submitted and as constructed, will not interfere with the existing or likely future amenities of the neighbourhood; and,

d) the requirement to designate at least one parking space as an exclusive use area for each unit has been met as at least one space is included as a part of each unit.”

B9) Request for License for Signage on City-Owned Property Hook Outdoor Advertising (File No: LA 4225-1 H) RECOMMENDATION: that City Council approve the following: 1) that Hook Outdoor Advertising (A Division of Pattison Enterprises Ltd.), be granted a license for the following outdoor signage: a) a back-to-back vertical poster panel for a monthly rate of $166.67 plus GST; b) a four-sided street ad for a monthly rate of $113.58 plus GST;


2) that the term of the license be from January 1, 1997 to December 31, 1998; 3) that the licenses be subject to all necessary administrative conditions; and, 4) that the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare the necessary documentation for execution on behalf of the City of Saskatoon by His Worship the Mayor and the City Clerk. ADOPTED. Report of the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, January 24, 1997: “At its meeting held May 21, 1996, City Council authorized the Land Manager to tender parking leases on several of its parking lots. One of the conditions imposed on the lessees was that any billboard signage revenue from the properties would be payable to the City. There were four outdoor signs already being leased to Hook Outdoor Advertising by the previous lessees of the properties. These sign revenues are now payable to the City. Your staff have negotiated lease rates for the four existing signs and this report seeks City Council approval to the following negotiated leases: 1. Back-to-back vertical poster for an annual license rate of $2,000 plus GST. 2. Four-sided street ad for an annual license rate of $1,363 plus GST. The following are the conditions common to both licenses: - the license period is for two years, ending December 31, 1998, - the license may be cancelled by either party, following 60 days written notice, - the licensee shall maintain the area immediately adjacent to the structure, and, - upon termination of the license, the licensee shall remove the structure and shall restore the

property to a condition satisfactory to the City.” ADDENDUM TO REPORT NO. 4-1997 of the CITY COMMISSIONER A4) 1995 Local Improvements Debenture Bylaw


(File Nos. 4140-1 and 1750-2) RECOMMENDATION: that City Council consider passage of proposed Bylaw No. 7608. ADOPTED. Report of the City Solicitor, February 3, 1997: “In accordance with the instruction of City Council at its meeting held on December 16, 1996, when dealing with Clause A4, Report No. 23-1996 of the City Commissioner, I have prepared and forward herewith for consideration proposed Debenture Bylaw No. 7608. Bylaw No. 7608 provides for the raising of $116,130.78 by way of loan on debentures to pay the balance of the property owners’ share of the cost of local improvements constructed in 1995. The Bylaw provides for serial-type debentures with interest thereon at the rate of 5.75% payable semi-annually over the term of the debentures, being ten years. Our application with respect to this financing, together with proposed Bylaw No. 7608, has been placed before the Saskatchewan Municipal Board, and in a telephone conversation with the Board on Friday, January 31, 1997, our Office was advised that the Board had, that day, completed its consideration of this matter and issued its authorization with respect to the ultimate passage of Bylaw No. 7608. Formal documentation will follow in due course. Further formal approvals will be required pursuant to the provisions of The Urban Municipality Act, 1984 following passage of the Bylaw, and I shall attend to securing all such required approvals. Accordingly, it is now in order for City Council to consider passage of proposed Bylaw No. 7608.” ATTACHMENT 1. Proposed Bylaw No. 7608 B10) Princeton Developments Ltd. (File No. 4130-2) RECOMMENDATION: 1)that City Council receive the within report and proposed agreement between the City of Saskatoon and Princeton Developments Ltd. with respect to the South Downtown;


2)that consideration of same be deferred to the meeting of February 17, 1997; and,


3) that the City Solicitor be instructed to prepare and bring forward the required authorizing bylaw for the meeting of February 17, 1997. ADOPTED. For the last 15 years, the City of Saskatoon has been pursuing the redevelopment of land in the South Downtown of our community. The genesis for the City of Saskatoon’s involvement in the South Downtown was the joining of two distinct initiatives. The first was Raymond Moriyama’s report of the “Meewasin Valley Project” published in 1978. Moryiama proposed a “South Downtown Concept” covering seven blocks from the A.L. Cole Plant east to 4th Avenue, and from 20th Street, south to the South Saskatchewan River. The South Downtown Concept was one of many concepts that Moriyama proposed in his 100 year master plan which ultimately lead to the creation of the Meewasin Valley Authority (M.V.A.). Soon after its inception, the M.V.A. developed a “South Downtown Working Paper” (1981) which proposed a set of guidelines for the area and recommended that Block 146, being the property between 1st and 2nd Avenues, south of 20th Street be acquired by the City since it was “ripe for redevelopment”. This initial report was succeeded by a report from Arcop Associates of Montreal, published in December 1982. This report commissioned by the M.V.A. and cost shared by the City and the Public School Board, linked the South Downtown to nearby areas and provides specific development proposals for the lands owned by the City and the Public School Board. The second impetus to the City’s involvement in the South Downtown was the provincial government’s interest in downtown redevelopment. The Saskatchewan Urban Affairs Department had entered into redevelopment agreements with Prince Albert, Regina, and Swift Current and proposed a similar agreement with Saskatoon. The Minister of Urban Affairs and the City signed a Letter of Intent on January 19, 1981, to cost share land acquisition and new developments in Block 146. The province also committed to construct an office complex on the land south of 20th Street subject to the agreement of the City and the Public School Board. In anticipation of the joint City/Province redevelopment, the City began acquiring property in the Block 146, commencing with Custom Cleaners. In April of 1982, the provincial government changed, however, the City continued to acquire properties in Block 146 and by March 1986 all of the property was acquired. It was during 1985, that the new provincial government confirmed to the City that it was not prepared to continue with the former government’s commitment to the South Downtown. Having consolidated Block 146 in the name of the City of Saskatoon, an “Invitation for Expression


of Interest” was sent in November 1987 to numerous developers in Canada inviting their participation in the South Downtown area. In February 1988, the Public School Board also sent out to the development community a “Request for Proposals” for their property south of 19th Street. In response, Princeton Developments Ltd. of Edmonton submitted a proposal offering to develop a master plan for the development of the total site and then working with the City and other potential developers to move to the actual construction phase. In January 1989, the Mayor’s Task Force - Saskatoon’s South Downtown was organized, including participation from the Province and M.V.A., as well as the City. The Task Force’s report reconfirmed the City’s commitment to the South Downtown Concept. However, despite numerous initiatives to stimulate interest in the site, the weak and changing Canadian economy has made developers wary of any major investment in large development projects. The only developer who has continued to express an interest in the South Downtown has been Princeton Developments Ltd. Over the last two years, the City’s Administration has been in discussion with Princeton attempting to draft a suitable arrangement with Princeton which would serve our mutual interests. Recently, we have finalized these discussions with the attached agreement. The agreement represents the final discussion of terms between the two parties; however, the precise legal description of the property and necessary maps are not attached. These will be brought forward when Council receives the necessary bylaw authorizing the agreement. The City land to be exchanged is two parcels, first the block bounded by 20th Street and 19th Street, between 1st and 2nd Avenues, and the second parcel is the parking lot and land around the Clinkskill Manor lying south of 19th Street. Princeton land to be exchanged is a total of 154 acres lying north and south of 56th Street on each side of Faithfull Avenue. The key aspects of the agreement are as follows: 1. Princeton will transfer its northern industrial lands and $300,000 to the City in exchange for

all City-owned land in the South Downtown area. 2. The exchange is subject to three conditions precedent: i) Pursuant to The M.V.A. Act, the land is offered to the Province, University,

and M.V.A. ii) Princeton has entered into an Agreement for Sale to acquire the School


Board property in the South Downtown. iii) Princeton has been issued a building permit for the construction of a 75,000

square foot structure having a value of not less than $7.5M. 3. Princeton will prepare for City Council’s approval, a concept plan detailing the proposed

redevelopment of the South Downtown land. 4. Princeton will continue to market, at fair market value, the northern industrial lands with the

proceeds being held by the City pending the exchange of land with the City. 5. Prior to disposing of the A.L. Cole site to a third party, the City shall give Princeton a first

right of refusal, and Princeton may acquire the site on the same terms and conditions as the third party.

6. Princeton will receive a tax abatement on the land it acquires in the South Downtown.

Undeveloped land will be exempt for five years from the date of possession by Princeton. Developed land will be exempt from taxes for one year after the date upon which the subject site was developed and an occupancy permit issued.

7. Princeton has 18 months from the execution of the agreement to meet the conditions

precedent. If they do not have an agreement with the School Board, or have not been issued a building permit, the agreement is terminated.

ATTACHMENT 1. Agreement between Princeton Developments Ltd. and the City of Saskatoon


REPORT NO. 2-1997 OF THE PLANNING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE Composition of Committee Councillor J. Postlethwaite, Chair Councillor M. Heidt Councillor A. Langford Councillor P. McCann Councillor K. Waygood 1. 1997 Woodlawn Cemetery Revenue Proposal (File No. CK. 1720-1) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that City Council approve the changes to the fees charged for services provided at the Woodlawn Cemetery, as per the attached fee structure, effective February 17, 1997; 2) that the City Solicitor be requested to prepare the appropriate bylaw amendment to incorporate the change in fee structure; and 3) that a Cemetery Stabilization Reserve be established to be funded from the Woodlawn Cemetery Operating Budget. ADOPTED. Your Committee has reviewed the report of the General Manager, Public Works Department, dated January 6, 1997, with the Administration and is recommending approval of the changes to the fees charged for services provided at the Woodlawn Cemetery, effective February 17, 1997. It should be noted that this report was also reviewed by the Administration and Finance Committee, at its meeting held on January 20, 1997, and the above recommendations were forwarded to your Committee for submission to City Council. The effective date for the proposed fee structure was changed from February 1, 1997 to February 17, 1997, to allow for the necessary bylaw to be in place. Report of the General Manager, Public Works Department, dated January 6, 1997:


“RECOMMENDATION: that a report be submitted to City Council recommending approval of the changes to the fees charged for services (as per the attached fee structure) provided at the Woodlawn Cemetery, effective February 1, 1997.

BACKGROUND The goal of the Woodlawn Cemetery is to remain financed on a fully cost-recovered basis

having all capital and operating expenditures at Woodlawn Cemetery funded by the revenues generated from the sale of its services and from a portion of the investment earnings of its Perpetual Care Fund. The Woodlawn Cemetery Revenue Report proposes an annual budget plan that describes how this program will continue to reach toward self-funded status. The 1997 Revenue Report will accommodate the negotiated salary increase, an increase in payroll costs, and establishment of a Cemetery Stabilization Reserve.

DISCUSSION The Auditor General's Office has begun a value for money audit of the Woodlawn

Cemetery program which will be completed in 1997. Although no recommendations have come forward from this audit, the Program will continue its effort to reflect the true costs of the Woodlawn Cemetery and to remain self-funded. The 1997 operating budget will include an adjusted staffing component to include the wages of certain Branch and Department support staff. This increase in staffing and the related payroll costs will increase the operating costs by $14,400. In addition, provision has been made to establish a Cemetery Stabilization Reserve to guard against the possibility of revenues falling short of expenditures in future budget years. The cost budgeted as a first year contribution to this new reserve is $8,500.

JUSTIFICATION Although the Woodlawn Cemetery Program has attempted to provide its services to the

public on a total cost recovery basis, not all of the true costs of the program were being reflected in the operating budget. In an effort to more accurately reflect the true costs of the program, provision has been made to pay for a portion of a Branch support person, as well as a Department support person. The allocation of a portion of these support positions to the Woodlawn Cemetery Program is in consideration of the direct and indirect administrative and support functions performed within the Public Works Department.

These functions include work order system support, time sheet processing, and accounting support. Combined with the negotiated salary increments and progression for 1997, the net


increase in the operating budget salaries is $7,700. In 1996, the payroll costs (Worker’s Compensation premiums, Unemployment Insurance

premiums, etc.) were added to the budget of the Woodlawn Cemetery Program. The Comptroller's Branch formula for calculating payroll costs has been adjusted for 1997. The result is an increase in the operating budget of $6,700.

As a self-funded program, Woodlawn Cemetery revenue has exceeded the budgeted

expenditures for the past few years. These surpluses have been returned to the corporate ledger to cover shortfalls in other programs. All indications are that this trend will not continue in 1996. It is very likely that the revenue for Woodlawn Cemetery will fall short of the expenses. This will result in the Woodlawn Cemetery requiring funding from other sources to cover this operating loss.

In an effort to protect itself against future situations where revenue falls short of

expenditures, a Cemetery Stabilization Reserve has been established with a projected contribution of $8,500 in the 1997 operating budget. The purpose of this reserve is two-fold. Firstly it is to guard against shortfalls in revenue or unexpected expenditures resulting in an operating loss. The funds from this Cemetery Stabilization Reserve could be used to offset these losses. Secondly, it allows the Cemetery program to retain any excess revenues in a given year, rather than returning them to the corporate ledger. This truly enables the Woodlawn Cemetery program to be self-funding by accounting for its own surpluses and deficits.

The Woodlawn Cemetery's recent performance to become and remain a self-funded

program has meant that there has also been a history of fee increases. These increases have usually been the result of inflation and negotiated wage settlements but have also helped to mitigate the potential for large increases in a given year. Historically, these increases have been consistently around 4%. The only exception was in 1996, when fees were raised by 8.5% to accommodate the initial impact of the payroll costs being transferred to the Cemetery program. In keeping with the previous fee increases, a general fee increase of 4% for 1997 would generate enough additional revenue to cover the increased salary and payroll costs, as well as providing an initial contribution to the Cemetery Stabilization Reserve.

OPTIONS Cemetery Stabilization Reserve The alternative to budgeting for a first year contribution to this fund is to leave the fund

with a balance of zero. The 1997 operating year may end in a surplus situation which


would see the surplus transferred to the reserve. However, 1997 may prove to be a shortfall in revenue, as is likely in 1996, and failing to budget for this event may put the Woodlawn Cemetery program in the position of having to rely on surpluses in other programs to cover its shortfall.

Salary and Payroll Costs The alternative to increasing fees to cover these costs is to continue to rely on taxation funds

to support this operation. This is contrary to the approach of self-funding that has been established and maintained at Woodlawn Cemetery for the past few years.

POLICY IMPLICATIONS There are no policy implications. FINANCIAL IMPACT The cemetery fee structures of several municipal and private cemeteries in Saskatchewan

are closely monitored. The fees at Woodlawn Cemetery continue to be significantly lower than the other cemeteries. To ensure that this program continues to remain self-funded, the increased costs in payroll, salaries and the implementation of the Cemetery Stabilization Reserve will have to be offset by a general increase of approximately 4% in all prices and fees for service at the Woodlawn Cemetery. In light of the increase, the Woodlawn Cemetery fees will continue to be competitive with comparable cemeteries. This will have no impact on the mill rate.

COMMUNICATIONS PLAN Customers at Woodlawn Cemetery will be notified by a new fee structure brochure which

will be made available through the business office at the Cemetery, various civic facilities, and local Funeral Homes. In addition, a meeting will be held with the local Funeral Homes and other agencies to make them aware of the new fees.

ATTACHMENT 1. 1997 Proposed Fee Structure”


2. Request for Resolutions for Consideration at FCM’s National Board of Directors Meeting in March 1997 or at FCM’s Annual Conference in June 1997 (File No. CK. 155-2) RECOMMENDATION: that the resolutions, which follow, be submitted to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) for consideration at the next meeting of FCM’s National Board of Directors. ADOPTED. Your Committee, at its meeting held on January 14, 1997, considered the above-noted request from FCM inviting the submission of resolutions to the March, 1997 meeting of FCM’s National Board of Directors or at FCM’s Annual Conference to be held in June, 1997. Your Committee referred the matter to the Administration and to the Social Housing Advisory Committee for a response regarding possible resolutions to be submitted to City Council with respect to housing issues. Your Committee has considered the following resolutions submitted by the General Manager, Planning and Building Department, and supports the submission of these resolutions to the next meeting of FCM’s National Board of Directors: “1. Social Housing Projects WHEREAS the United Nations has declared that housing is a responsibility of

countries; WHEREAS all levels of governments have a responsibility to ensure adequate

housing; WHEREAS the health and quality of life of individuals and families in our

municipalities is fundamentally determined by the adequacy, affordability and appropriateness of housing available to each and every citizen; and

WHEREAS the economic, health, and social effects of not ensuring that each

citizen has access to affordable and appropriate housing are most directly borne by municipalities and their citizens; and

WHEREAS in its budget statement of March 1996, the Federal Government clearly

signalled its intent to transfer more responsibility to local level of government; and


WHEREAS the local level of government is unable on its own to adequately deal

with the problem; BE IT RESOLVED that FCM petition Federal and Provincial Housing Agencies to

reconsider its role and once again take an active role in partnering with municipalities in the funding of housing programs.

2. Reintroduction of Neighbourhood Revitalization Program WHEREAS the Neighbourhood Improvement Program was of great benefit to the

physical, economic, and social revitalization of older neighbourhoods; and WHEREAS a comprehensive approach to neighbourhood revitalization generates

long-term quantifiable benefits such as simultaneously creating jobs and improving the quality of life in older neighbourhoods;

BE IT RESOLVED that FCM request the Government of Canada to reintroduce a

Neighbourhood Revitalization Program administered by the Municipalities. Background information The former Neighbourhood Improvement Program was a successful program

operated through agreements between C.M.H.C. and the Provinces. Municipalities throughout Canada utilized this program as a funding catalyst (ie. 75/25/25) to upgrade and revitalize older core neighbourhoods deficient in basic neighbourhood amenities and suffering from the effect of deteriorated municipal infrastructure and housing conditions. While the companion Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program continued to operate long after, the Neighbourhood Improvement Program was not renewed after 1978.

The goal of the program was to assist in the improvement of living conditions in

older residential neighbourhoods and was designed: 1. To improve those residential neighbourhoods which show evidence of new

and potential viability; 2. To improve and maintain the quality of the physical environment of the

neighbourhood;


3. To improve the amenities of the neighbourhood; 4. To increase the effect of related programs; and 5. To improve the neighbourhoods in a manner which meets the aspirations of

residents and the community at large. Older neighbourhoods throughout Canada benefited from the tri-party funding

relationship. Not only did neighbourhoods benefit, but the community at large benefits through increased employment and private investment in older areas.

It has been over fifteen years since the Neighbourhood Improvement Program was

cancelled. It is now time, for all three levels of Governments to once again join in a partnership to:

�. Foster and promote the revitalization of community based infrastructure �. Pool resources from a variety of Government housing, employment and

diversification programs to stimulate private investment and employment

�. Facilitate safe and healthy communities. 3. Continuation of the Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP) WHEREAS in 1995 and 1996 the RRAP Program in Saskatoon resulted in

improvements being made to a total of 91 dwelling units for a program cost of $597,433;

WHEREAS this program is essential to improve the quality of existing substandard

housing in the City; WHEREAS the City has been advised that the RRAP Program will be discontinued

in 1997; BE IT RESOLVED that FCM request the Government of Canada to maintain the

existing RRAP Program and not discontinue it.”


REPORT NO. 3-1997 OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Composition of Committee His Worship the Mayor, Chair Councillor D. Atchison Councillor D. L. Birkmaier Councillor M. Heidt Councillor A. Langford Councillor H. Langlois Councillor P. McCann Councillor J. Postlethwaite Councillor P. Roe Councillor R. Steernberg Councillor K. Waygood 1. Reassessment - Abatements for New Homes (File No. CK. 1615-2) RECOMMENDATION: 1) that a tax abatement program be applied to new homes and

condominiums on which an application for a building permit was made prior to December 31, 1996; and

2) that the tax abatement program provide a benefit equal to the

equivalent phase-in reassessment amounts. City Council, at its meeting held on January 6, 1997, considered a report on tax assessments for new home construction and resolved that the matter be referred to the Administration and Finance Committee for a report on the implications of implementing a tax abatement program for new home and condominium construction. This matter has been considered by the Administration and Finance Committee and the Executive Committee, who support the above recommendation.


Moved by His Worship the Mayor, 1) THAT a tax abatement program be applied to new homes and condominiums on which an application for a building permit was made prior to December 31, 1996; and 2) THAT the tax abatement program provide a benefit equal to the equivalent phase-in reassessment amounts. . IN AMENDMENT Moved by Councillor Atchison, THAT motion No. 1) be amended to read as follows: “THAT a tax abatement program be applied to new homes and condominiums on which an application for a building permit was made during the phase-in period;” IN AMENDMENT Moved by His Worship the Mayor, THAT motion No. 1) be amended to read as follows: “THAT a tax abatement program be applied to new homes and condominiums on which will be built and occupied by October 31, 1997;” YEAS: His Worship Mayor Dayday, Councillors Atchison, Birkmaier, and McCann 4 NAYS: Councillors Roe, Heidt, Waygood, Postlethwaite, Langford, Steernberg, and Langlois 7 THE AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND LOST.


YEAS: His Worship Mayor Dayday, Councillors Atchison, Birkmaier, and McCann 4 NAYS: Councillors Roe, Heidt, Waygood, Postlethwaite, Langford, Steernberg , and Langlois 7 THE AMENDMENT WAS PUT AND LOST. YEAS: His Worship Mayor Dayday, Councillors Roe, Heidt, Birkmaier, Postlethwaite, Langford, Steernberg and Langlois 8 NAYS: Councillors Waygood, McCann and Atchison 3 THE MAIN MOTION WAS PUT AND CARRIED 2. Appointments to Boards and Committees The Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre (File No. CK. 175-28) RECOMMENDATION: That Mr. Jim Kozmyk be appointed to The Centennial Auditorium and Convention Centre Committee to the end of 1997, to replace Mr. Rick Day. ADOPTED. 3. Appointments to Boards and Committees Advisory Committee on Women’s Issues (File No. CK. 225-48) RECOMMENDATION: That Ms. Catherine Zuck and Ms. Carolyn Viczko be appointed to the Advisory Committee on Women’s Issues for the years 1997 and 1998 to replace Ms. Laverne Szejvolt and Ms. Kerry O’Shea. ADOPTED.”


Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Steernberg, THAT the reports of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. CARRIED. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6a) Neighbourhood Traffic Management: Egbert Avenue (File No. CK. 6330-1) DEALT WITH EARLIER, SEE PAGE 2. ENQUIRIES Councillor Birkmaier Lift Stations Briarwood/Lakeview Areas (Files CK. 7800-1 and 7800-5) In the summer of 1996, I put forth a formal enquiry with respect to whether or not the lift stations in the Briarwood/Lakeview area are sufficient and if the design of the area is appropriate. The enquiry came as a result of two summer storms: June 17, 1996 and July 4, 1996. I have made many verbal enquiries as to when Council could expect a formal reply. At a meeting in January, 1997, the City Commissioner informed Council that a formal reply would be received at this meeting. Could I please have a formal reply this month. Councillor Roe Sound Attenuation South End of Melrose Avenue (File No. CK. 4131-1) Will the Administration please report on feasibility, timing and cost of building an earth berm or sound attenuation fence at the south end of Melrose Avenue and around Young Crescent. Residents in the area need relief from traffic noise on Circle Drive. In addition, they are


experiencing ongoing problems with noise from a local trucking firm and a cement plant. Residents report being unable to sleep, enjoy their yards or to leave windows open in spring, summer and fall due to constant and disturbing racket, vibrations, etc. from trucks breaking and shifting gears, industrial noise and heavy traffic. Councillor McCann Parking Restrictions Pinehouse Drive (File No. CK. 6120-1) Will the Administration please report on whether there is a need for parking restrictions on Pinehouse Drive between Primrose Drive and LaRonge Road, in view of the recently developed condominium projects and increased traffic and reduced sight lines of entry and exit points. GIVING NOTICE Councillor Atchison gave the following Notice of Motion: “TAKE NOTICE THAT at the next regular meeting of City Council I will move the following motion: `THAT the residential phase-in period be moved from the present 3-year phase-in to

a 6-year phase-in that the Provincial Government said it would allow.’” Moved by Councillor Birkmaier, Seconded by Councillor Atchison, THAT Notice of Motion be waived. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


Moved by Councillor Atchison, Seconded by Councillor Birkmaier, THAT the residential phase-in period be moved from the present 3-year phase-in to a 6-year phase-in that the Provincial Government said it would allow.” YEAS: Councillors Atchison, Birkmaier, and McCann 3 NAYS: His Worship Mayor Dayday, Councillors Roe, Heidt, Waygood, Postlethwaite, Langford, Steernberg and Langlois 8 THE MOTION WAS PUT AND LOST. INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS Bylaw No. 7608 Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Steernberg, THAT permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 7608, being "A Bylaw of The City of

Saskatoon to raise by way of loan on debentures the sum of $116,130.78 to pay part of the cost of the construction of concrete sidewalks, curbs and gutters, being the local improvements set out in the schedule hereto, which sum shall be repayable by the affected property owners on the special frontage assessment system” and to give same its first reading.

CARRIED. The bylaw was then read a first time. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Langford, THAT Bylaw No. 7608 be now read a second time.


CARRIED. The bylaw was then read a second time. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Postlethwaite, THAT Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider Bylaw No. 7608. CARRIED. Council went into Committee of the Whole with Councillor Langlois in the Chair. Committee arose. Councillor Langlois, Chair of the Committee of the Whole, made the following report: That while in Committee of the Whole, Bylaw No. 7608 was considered clause by clause and approved. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Birkmaier, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Waygood, THAT permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 7608 read a third time at this meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.


Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Heidt, THAT Bylaw No. 7608 be now read a third time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto. CARRIED. The bylaw was then read a third time and passed. Bylaw No. 7609 Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Steernberg, THAT permission be granted to introduce Bylaw No. 7609, being "The Mill Rate Factors

Subclasses Amendment Bylaw, 1997” and to give same its first reading. CARRIED. The bylaw was then read a first time. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Langford, THAT Bylaw No. 7609 be now read a second time. CARRIED. The bylaw was then read a second time.


Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Postlethwaite, THAT Council go into Committee of the Whole to consider Bylaw No. 7609. CARRIED. Council went into Committee of the Whole with Councillor Langlois in the Chair. Committee arose. Councillor Langlois, Chair of the Committee of the Whole, made the following report: That while in Committee of the Whole, Bylaw No. 7609 was considered clause by clause and approved. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Birkmaier, THAT the report of the Committee of the Whole be adopted. CARRIED. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Waygood, THAT permission be granted to have Bylaw No. 7609 read a third time at this meeting. CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Moved by Councillor Langlois, Seconded by Councillor Heidt, THAT Bylaw No. 7609 be now read a third time, that the bylaw be passed and the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign same and attach the corporate seal thereto. CARRIED.


The bylaw was then read a third time and passed. Moved by Councillor Langlois, THAT the meeting stand adjourned. CARRIED. The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m Mayor City Clerk

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MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL...Submitting comments regarding proposed Bylaw No. 7604, The False Alarm Fees Bylaw, 1997. (File No. CK. 185-1) RECOMMENDATION: that the